South Bay Trails: Outdoor Adventures in & Around Santa Clara Valley (Paperback)

~ (Author), Betsy Crowder (Author), Frances Spangle (Author)
Key Phrases: visitor center, park rules, elevation change, Santa Cruz Mountains, Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail, Santa Clara County (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Join hikers, runners, bicyclists, and equestrians on some of the Bay Area's best trails, from Mount Diablo through the Santa Clara Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Pacific Coast. This expanded third edition provides updated maps and information on park facilities, fees, and regulations. Discover favorite spots while learning about the region's geology, natural history, and wildlife from three of the area's dedicated naturalists and classic Wilderness Press authors. Includes 568 miles of varied trails, directions to trailheads and route descriptions, and dayhikes and overnight treks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Press; 3 edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899972845
• ISBN-13: 978-0899972848
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #214,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost as fun as the hikes themselves!, October 30, 2002

By	D. Scott Hartman (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful book that goes into great deatil about the many trails in and around the South Bay. It breaks down the area by specific parks and then suggested hikes, including mileage, elevation loss or gain, and time. It even has a neat little appendix outlining hikes by category (ie., short hikes, hikes to see spring flowers, etc.) The text is detailed, explaining what you will find around every bend, and the historical information on the parks is very interesting. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to get out and away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book made better, December 8, 2001

By	Thomas Hempel (Redwood City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I just replaced my battered copy of the first edition with the latest, third one, and it's a real winner! These authors' books are always educational, interesting and complete. And best of all they lead one into many fine hiking adventures around the bay. I've spent many a fine summer day following their instructions. It's about time they put out a new edition, because of all the new parks and trails they had to cover. Recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, January 19, 2007

By	Peter McCluskey (Mountain View, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book provides descriptions of all the parks in the area it covers, with maps that show nearly all hiking trails and advice on when is the best time of year for each. I wish the equivalent books for other parts of the bay area were this complete.